PCI Q & A Program with Captain H.A. Harry Katt (Ret.) Ask the Expert About Library Safety and Security Competency: Laws, Policies and Procedures Sub-Category: Creates policies and practices to ensure safety and security Most crime prevention experts will attest that there is no “silver bullet” that can guarantee a safe working environment. Because we [...]Read Full Article →

PCI Webinar with June Power Digging Up Your Roots An Introduction to Genealogical Research Competency: Public Services Competencies Sub-Category: Adult and Older Adult Services Are you curious about your personal or family ancestry? Have you done a DNA test and want to know more about your roots? Do you work in a field where you [...]Read Full Article →

PCI Webinar with Jill Burket Ragase Recommended Read Alouds, Age 0-6 Competency: Children’s Services Sub-Category: Builds a collection designed to meet the needs and interests of children: Evaluates and selects materials and resources in various formats for children With over 30,000 titles published for children in 2017, it can be challenging to see the forest [...]Read Full Article →

PCI Webinar with June Power Mission Not-Impossible! Genealogical Research for Native Americans Competency: Public Services Competencies Sub-Category: Adult and Older Adult Services Are you curious about your Native American ancestry? Have you done a DNA test and want to know more about your roots? Do you work in a field where you get genealogical questions [...]Read Full Article →

PCI Webinar with Michael Healey Creating Authentic Relationships Competency: Personal/Interpersonal Competencies Sub-Category: Building Relationships Authenticity leads to understanding, a sense of community and mutual value. The dynamics of team environments can make it seem very challenging to create authentic relationships. The need to look good, get noticed for our work and ideas, be politically correct, [...]Read Full Article →

PCI Webinar with Katie Scherrer, RYT Yoga Storytime 101 Competency: Public Services Competencies Sub-Category: Children’s Services Combining basic yoga movements into library storytime is becoming more popular. Yes, yoga storytime is both adorable and fun, but with a little understanding and intentionality, it can also be a powerful strategy for boosting early learning. This webinar [...]Read Full Article →

PCI Webinar with Andrew Sanderbeck A Dozen Ways to Be Thankful Every Day of the Year Competency: Personal/Interpersonal Skills Sub-Category: Maintains a positive attitude and sets an example for others to follow The Holiday Season is a powerful opportunity to focus on giving thanks for everything and everyone in our lives. The Thanksgiving Holiday is [...]Read Full Article →

PCI Webinar with Miriam Kahn Maps: Interpreting Current and Historical Resources Competency: Public Services Competencies Sub-Category: Adult and Older Adult Services For local history and genealogy lovers, maps are rich, but sometimes overlooked, sources of information. They can paint a vivid picture, offer rich insights, and fascinating stories, if you know what to look for. [...]Read Full Article →